No more politics or religion please

[GAD]

I am changing the rules to disallow political or religion-based threads.

While the recent thread on religion wasn't all that bad, you all don't see what we see behind the scenes.

Often what appears to be a mild post in these threads results in a storm of PMs between members and to the mods. Feelings get hurt, people end up leaving and the mods get the brunt of it. Eventually threads get locked, people get warned and in the end no one has changed their minds.

Every forum that I've ever belong to, with the exception of politically specific ones, outlaws political and religious topics for just these reasons. This is also not a sudden decision. We've talked about banning these topics since we first opened the basement many years ago.

Before I get asked,

You can still ask for prayers.
You can still say things like "Thank the Lord"
You can still keep bible, (or Qur'an or Torah or whatever) quotes in your sig provided they don't break any other rules

The goal of this rule is to lessen the work and stress for the mods. Nothing more.

Thanks for understanding. I'll update the rules document soon.

GAD

 

[KodysGrandma]

That's sad but will abide naturally.

 

[Tricia2]

Thank you for the update. I think this was a wise decision.

 

[Charlie'sMom]

Thank you for the update, I think that this will make for much more pleasant conversation on the forum! I for one, appreciate the change!

 

[ina/puusty]

Yup..understand the reasons..and can raise all the ned I want..simply by going the PM route..and have had my totally 'off NN route' as the subteranian (sp?) for a long time now.to cover my rumpus. ina n HB n Kesa ps. My mom had a term..milque toast..and I cannot become one..but I can assume the clothing..for protective purposes..oh yeah.

 

[Wayne A]

Understand totally.Puts the focus where it should be.On the dogs.

 

[Murphy]

You know what they say about politics and religion.. Can tear the best families apart.. and we would never want that happening to our NN family...:hugs:

 

[debrand]

As someone from Northern Ireland I am tired of the problems caused by politics and religion- that's why I love dogs- they don't care about either!
Seriously though both are very personal and there are plenty of other websites to discuss our feelings on these.

 

[Erika]

sure works for us.we just love the conversations about the dogs , the pics, and fun and happy stuff.. and to give support when needed. and cant forget info sometimes...........OK ya all dont beat me with a branch now.......lol.......we believe take everyone for who they are.........with 1 thing in common the love of our precious Luvs

 

[Windancer]

being one of the best ruccus raisers, I can't say I won't miss the fun.....but thanks for letting us carry on, and I totally understand..The poor mods don't need more grief..!

 

[JerseyGirl]

Like my mother always said you can't discuss politics and religion without some getting upset.
I think your decision is a wise one.

 

[noblenewf]

Thank you.

 

[Largo]

You run a great board Gad. You really do. Good on you and the Mods.

 

[Sherry1999]

Think it is way over due

 

[janices]

Thank you.

 

[CMDRTED]

I'll miss the entertainment, but I completely understand.

 

[4ondafloor]

Totally understand.

 

[BLCOLE]

Its probably for the best. I am on a Volvo car board in particular that has an off topic forum that gets pretty wild. Seems like we have 3 or 4 threads locked every 2 or 3 days. Talk about some NASTY, Personal attacks.

 

[sarnewfie]

You can still ask for prayers.
You can still say things like "Thank the Lord"
You can still keep bible, (or Qur'an or Torah or whatever) quotes in your sig provided they don't break any other rules
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Ok BUT.............
never mind......

 

[Mrs Beblo]

(looking both ways...) Is it safe again?
~*~ That's EXACTLY why I haven't been on in MONTHS!!